Thomas Crane, Abroad (1882)
“ Our children once on board, all safe and sound, Watch with delight the busy scene around. The noisy steam-pipe blows and blows away,— "Now this is just the noise we like," they say. But while the turmoil loud and louder grows, "I'm glad the wind blows gently," whispers Rose. ”
Thomas Crane, Abroad (1882)
“ Dennis and Rose and Mabel, walking upon the deck, are gaily talking— Says Mabel, "No one must forget to call my new doll 'Antoinette'; Travelling in France, 'twould be a shame for her to have an English name." Says Dennis, "Call her what you will, so you be English 'Mabel' still." Says Rose, to Dennis drawing nigher, "I think the wind is getting higher;" "If a gale blows, do you suppose, we shall be wrecked?" ”
Thomas Crane, Abroad (1882)
“ The "Sister" makes them understand When to advance and when draw back— Click-clack it goes, click-clack, click-clack. On Stéphanie now turn your eyes, She's only five, but she's so wise— She knows the alphabet all through, And, more than that, can teach it too. ”
